"Quite frankly, all the players are getting paid too much and all the contracts are too long," general manager Lou Lamoriello said. "But if you want to compete in this market and you want to win, there are some things you have to do."

I'm having a real tough time convincing myself to watch this game tonight. On one hand, I appreciate how great the devs have been this season, and even if they can't win the cup I wouldn't mind watching them play some good hockey for a few games. On the other Monday nights game left me insanley depressed, so much so that I don't want to get back into it, rev myself up into believing they can do this, only to have my soul crushed again.

Being realistic doesn't make one a troll. I'm just as much a Devils fan as the next member. But I'll play ball... OMG the Devils are gonna score 100 goals on Quick, accomplish the greatest comeback in NHL playoff history, and hoist the Cup!! Happy?

Being realistic doesn't make one a troll. I'm just as much a Devils fan as the next member. But I'll play ball... OMG the Devils are gonna score 100 goals on Quick, accomplish the greatest comeback in NHL playoff history, and hoist the Cup!! Happy?